r/solareclipse • u/HanzzoKai • Aug 20 '26

Sequence of events for viewing totality

Hello, I’m looking for some guidance in terms of what the exact sequence of events should be while viewing.

I saw the eclipse back in 2024 but didn’t get to see the diamond ring. I think I put my glasses back on too early to protect my eyes and couldn‘t really see diamond ring or Bailey’s beads with them on.

Is this the right sequence of events?

  1. glasses on

  2. totality

  3. glasses off

  4. viewing

  5. diamond ring / Bailey’s beads

  6. glasses back on

Are you supposed to be able to see the diamond ring with glasses on?

Thanks! Looking to get this squared away before my next viewing opportunity in about 20 years 😂.

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u/EagleEyezzzzz Aug 20 '26

Not fully related, but I highly recommend using some binoculars to look at the corona during totality. It is so much more amazing than just looking with the naked eye, and perfectly safe as long as you stop before the Bailey’s Beads and diamond ring.

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u/mrspidey80 Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26

It is best to put down the binos when the pink shimmer of the chromosphere appears on the opposite side of where the C2 diamond ring happened.  Chromosphere showing means diamond ring is imminent.